Chionochloa conspicua is a tussock-forming grass native to New Zealand, recognised for its plumed flowerheads. It flowers from August to October. It prefers full sun or partial shade on well-drained yet moist soils and tolerates exposed sites. Suitable uses include ornamental planting and wider landscaping schemes.

Plumed tussock grass (Chionochloa conspicua) is a New Zealand tussock grass that flowers from August to October and prefers full sun or partial shade in.

Chionochloa is a genus of tussock grass in the family Poaceae, found primarily in New Zealand with one known species in New Guinea and another on Lord Howe Island. Some of the species are referred to as snowgrass or snow tussock.

Chionochloa conspicua

Plumed tussock grass | Chionochloa conspicua

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